Full Description

This retreat, led by an integrative medical practitioner, puts rejuvenation and optimum health in your hands. The program provides you with relaxing and therapeutic services which will support you in your journey to creating renewed wellness and a balanced life.

This program includes:

A 75-minute medical and lifestyle consultation will provide an integrative approach to renewing your health.

Combining concepts from allopathic (conventional), homeopathic, and Ayurvedic medicine, our Registered Nurse Practitioner, Sheela Porter-Smith, will work with you to understand your health needs and make recommendations.

Daily treatment programs:

60-minute Relaxing Bodywork Treatment

60-minute Therapeutic Session

The program begins with an orientation on Friday evening. In addition to your daily treatment schedule you will have access to:

Food

As much as possible, we try to provide special diet options, although we may not be able to meet all dietary requests.

We offer:

dairy-free cereal at breakfast

gluten-free bread with each meal

make-your-own salads at lunch and supper

an unspiced version of dahl and subzi at lunch

Whenever possible, we also provide non-dairy, gluten-free, and allium-free options for other dishes, and unspiced soup at supper.

Location

The Himalayan Institute community reaches across the entire globe. As our mission continues, our organization grows, and we are proud to have afﬁliate centers located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Cameroon, and India.

The same spirit of community and service that fuels our headquarters in Honesdale, PA.

What Makes This Retreat Special

The entire retreat is overseen and managed by Sheela Porter-Smith, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Nurse Midwife. She incorporates conventional medicine as well as diet, homeopathy, yoga, and pranayama into her practice.

Reviews by

Zo

- Jul 3rd, 2017 -

HI is an oasis of spiritual calm and focus in a chaotic world. Classes and intensives represent an unusual blending of traditional yoga lineage with refreshing openness to all paths. The campus is beautiful, the guest rooms are comfortable and well-kept, the staff are friendly, helpful and gracious without ever becoming intrusive.

The food is great. The classes are amazing. The instructors are both seasoned and fun. Pandit Tigunait's wisdom, dedication, energy, and sweetness make him a rare find as a teacher. If you've never been there, make reservations now!

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Kim

- Jun 18th, 2017 -

This was my first visit and I will be going back. A unique healing place, HI offers opportunities for deep relaxation, knowledge, compassion and connection. The surrounding landscape also lent an air of magic.

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Jon

- Jun 14th, 2017 -

The Himalayan Institute is One of the Best places in America, if not THE best place in America, that I know of to immerse yourself into true, pure, yogic lifestyle and absorb quality teachings.

Everyone is always supportive of each other and tries to be quiet in the mornings so you can meditate without audio disturbances.

The food is wonderful, the grounds are beautiful, and Panditji is a great teacher and makes everyone feel welcome and at home there. Of all ashrams, yoga retreats available in America, I recommend this one above all others.

Accommodation

Private room with a full or queen-sized bed, sink in room, and a shared hallway bathroom.

Deluxe Room Package

USD $760

2 twins, full or queen beds with a private bathroom.

Off-Campus (Course Fee without Accommodation)

USD $430

This option does not include accommodation but does include meals 3 times daily.

Surrounding Area

Forest

Mountain

Close to Nature

Additional

How to get there (flights, airport transfers, buses, trains)

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is the nearest commercial airport, approximately a one-hour drive by car.

Other nearby airports include:

Lehigh Valley International Airport, PA (ABE)

Newark Liberty International Airport, NJ (EWR)

JFK International Airport, NY (JFK)

LaGuardia Airport, NY (LGA)

Philadelphia International Airport, PA (PHL)

Stewart Airport, New Windsor, NY (SWF)

Domestic flights to AVP typically have a layover at EWR, JFK, DTW, CTL, or PHL. Layovers at EWR and JFK are more commonly canceled due to delay or inclement weather than flights through other domestic airports.

The total air and ground trip may be faster and less expensive to the New York airports than to the Scranton airport, particularly if you are flying internationally.

Center

A leader in the field of yoga, meditation, spirituality, and holistic health, the Himalayan Institute is a non-profit international organization dedicated to serving humanity through educational, spiritual, and humanitarian programs.

The Himalayan Institute, with its varied activities and programs, exemplifies the spiritual heritage of mankind that unites East and West, spirituality and science, ancient wisdom and modern technology.

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Custom

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The terms defined by the retreat owner are:

All deposits are non-refundable.

The remaining balance (total price - deposit) is due within 15 days of arrival.

Additional terms:

There is a $75 non-refundable fee if a cancellation happens between 14 days and 48 hours prior to an event.
At under 48 hours, nothing is refundable unless there is an emergency - which is at our discretion.